Reviews

The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah

olivesnook's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

bkmaedel's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

atlantisblauw's review against another edition

5.0

A very enjoyable book that combines three things that fascinate me: wine, France and the Second World War.

Slightly predictable, yes. Sometimes a little too romantic. But a great book for relaxed reading, with two separate storylines that smoothly blend into each other and well-written dialogues. With depictions of vineyards so vivid, I could almost hear the leaves rustling in the wind.

I particularly like the fact that she took time to describe the purifications that took place shortly after the war and recognises that they were predominantly targeted at women, all too often executed by male collaborators.

kyashton95's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

pnelson384's review against another edition

5.0

This book does an excellent job of painting a picture of not only what it might have been like in France during WWII, but also offers a glimpse into the world of wine today. The author does a wonderful job of pulling the reader into the story and I felt a connection to the characters of both time frames. It made me want to learn more about that aspect of WWII and also about the wines from that part of France. There is much to think about after finishing the book.

I received a copy of this book as part of the Harper Collins Book Club Girl book club. I am not required to review the book, nor am I receiving compensation for doing so. This opinion is my own.

gracierolin's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

caitlinwoodington's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Like so many WW2 novels this is heartbreaking. There is so much injustice. But there is hope and reckoning which I loved. I am appreciating the stories of later generations wrestling with their families’ past. This was an excellent pairing with The Postcard which I read earlier this summer. 

caroltp's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

mschmug's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this compelling modern day / World War 2 occupied France novel.

karanitschke's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0